Chapter 154:
Mikoto's once dark-as-ink pupils had turned a vivid scarlet, with a single tomoe spinning in each eye, a sight that seemed almost supernatural.
Uchiha Akihara stood there, utterly bewildered, his wife equally stunned. As Mikoto blinked and looked up at her parents, a flicker of confusion crossed her face, sensing their shock.
"Dad… what's happening?" she murmured uncertainly.
"Quiet," Akihara instructed gently, his voice steady but cautious. "Focus on stabilizing the chakra in your body."
"Y-yes!" Mikoto stammered, quickly following his instructions. After a moment of concentration, the scarlet glow faded, her pupils returning to their natural black.
"Incredible…" Akihara muttered, still reeling. The idea that someone could awaken the Sharingan without the usual trigger of intense emotional pain was unheard of in the Uchiha clan. Normally, a tragic event often involving the death of a loved one was required to unlock the dojutsu. The very foundation of the Sharingan's power was tied to the user's deepest emotions, often born out of blood and tears.
After giving Mikoto some basic instructions on how to control her newly awakened eyes, Akihara felt an urge to share this revelation. This kind of unprecedented development couldn't be kept secret.
So, late that night, he found himself standing in front of the Uchiha clan leader's house once again, preparing to share the news.
Inside, Uchiha Soyama the clan leader looked just as stunned when Akihara told him.